Todd Bridges has filed for divorce from Bettijo B. Hirschi, ending their marriage just three months after a public separation announcement. The divorce proceedings are amicable, with no children or financial disputes, and both parties are representing themselves in court.
Actor Todd Bridges, renowned for his role as Willis Jackson on Diff’rent Strokes, has officially initiated divorce proceedings against his wife Bettijo B. Hirschi. Court documents reveal that Bridges filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Without Minor Children in Maricopa County, Arizona, on March 31, 2026, citing an irretrievably broken marriage People.
The filing specifies that Bridges and Hirschi have no community property or debts, and neither party is requesting spousal support. All other terms have been resolved through a mutual agreement outside of court, and both individuals are representing themselves in the legal process People.
This divorce filing arrives three months after Bridges publicly announced their separation in January 2026. In a statement at that time, Bridges shared, “After much prayer and reflection, my spouse and I have made the difficult decision to separate. This was not an easy choice, and it comes with a heavy heart, but also with love and gratitude for the life we shared” People.
Bridges and Hirschi, a photographer and designer, first connected in January 2022 via a dating app. Hirschi disclosed on the Tamron Hall Show in December 2024 that a friend created her profile and showed it to Bridges for “market research” before she agreed to a date Tamron Hall Show. Their relationship escalated rapidly, with Bridges proposing six months later and the couple marrying in September 2022.
This marriage represents Bridges’ second divorce. He was previously married to Dori from 1998 to 2012, a relationship that produced two children: son Spencir, 28, and daughter Bo, 29. Hirschi has four children from a prior marriage: Rockwell, Modette, Attalie Anne, and Piper. Together, they blended their families and ventured into podcasting, launching DANG! in 2024. The podcast, which explores topics from love and family to mental health, is detailed on its official website DANG! podcast.
The divorce filing was first reported by Us Weekly, underscoring the swift conclusion of a union that once appeared solid. For fans of Diff’rent Strokes, Bridges’ personal life has been a narrative of both triumph and turmoil, and this latest development adds another layer to his public story.
The amicable nature of the divorce, with no children or financial disputes, suggests a mutual and peaceful separation. Both Bridges and Hirschi are navigating this transition without legal representation, indicating a cooperative approach to ending their marriage.
As Bridges moves forward, his legacy as a trailblazing Black actor in 1980s television remains influential. His ability to persevere through personal challenges while continuing his career highlights a resilience that many admire.
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